Naruto's Endless Pretense

Jiraiya got up early before the first ray of sunlight penetrated the blinds in the morning.After years of ups and downs, a little alcohol can't do anything to him.Naruto was different. He was not healthy enough for his age and had accumulated fatigue. He was still fast asleep after being led by Jiraiya to drink several glasses of sake.

It's just that the sleeping appearance is a bit inelegant. He is lying on the outside of the blanket, holding the pom-pom on the top of his nightcap in his mouth and drooling to the ground.It suits his status as an idiot.

"He sleeps like this all the time. He is such a troublesome brat."

Jiraiya sighed slightly, covered Naruto with a blanket, checked his luggage and left the hotel quietly.Not long after Jiraiya left, Naruto, who had been sleeping like a dead pig a second ago, suddenly jumped out of bed, with no trace of sleepiness on his face.

"Bah bah bah!"

After spitting out the fluff in his mouth, Naruto leaned in front of the window and opened it to look at the direction where Jiraiya might have left.

"It's not even bright yet. This guy, the Lustful Immortal, really has something to hide from me. Yoxi, just let me follow you and see who your friend is, right?"

After changing his clothes in a few seconds, Naruto jumped out of the window and followed Jiraiya's footsteps to lurk in the distance.

As expected, Jiraiya didn't just go drink and chat with old friends, he moved very quickly.At first, Naruto thought not to make too much noise, but soon he had to use all his strength to catch up with Jiraiya.

Jiraiya's direction was not towards the town. In the Kawa Country surrounded by nature, he soon entered an unfamiliar primitive forest.When he got here, Jiraiya seemed to be unable to find the direction. He lay on the ground and studied for a long time before channeling a little toad to find the way.

"What? There is this kind of operation?"

Naruto had seen Kiba use ninja dogs to find his way, and he also knew that Orochimaru's snakes could find people, but he really didn't know that his own psychic beast, Toad, also had such an ability.What Naruto didn't know was that it was because he was not strong enough, so Jiraiya didn't tell him about Mt. Myoboku.

Miaomushan's magic can greatly enhance perception, and if you just focus on finding things, you will be as sensitive as radar.

Following the jumps of the palm-sized toad, Jiraiya slowly arrived at an area with a wide view.The tall forest gave way to low scrub, and gravel and weeds covered much of the ground here.The sound of gurgling water could be heard clearly. There should be a river or creek nearby.

All in all, it was a bit cold and uncomfortable.

The little toad also seemed to feel a little uncomfortable. He frowned and twisted his body. He was about to say something when he was suddenly swallowed by a fleeting black shadow.Jiraiya took a closer look and saw that it was a highly venomous bungara snake.

"The toad didn't stay in its own pond and ran into the snake's lair. It seems that it is impatient to live, Jiraiya?"

The Bungara smacked its mouth and slowly walked around to the feet of a snake-eyed man wearing a dark blue kimono.

"That's not necessarily the case, Orochimaru. The toad is a symbol of eternal life. You can't die easily just by walking around."

As if to confirm Jiraiya's words, the belly of the bungara suddenly burst open.The little toad that had been swallowed by the snake actually cut open the stomach of the bungara snake with a sharp knife and quickly jumped back to Jiraiya.

The toad has human-like claws and can form seals and use ninja tools, which is something that snake-like psychic beasts cannot achieve.

"Humph."

Orochimaru sneered when he saw this, and an invisible murderous aura emitted.

"Long time no see. You seem to have become younger. You even tied your hair up. Are you influenced by the Uchiha brat?"

Jiraiya spoke in a relaxed tone, completely ignoring Orochi's intimidation.

"...This body with strong vitality is indeed a gift from Sasuke-kun."

"Tch, did that kid actually degenerate to the point of studying that technique with you? How stupid, and he still has the nerve to call me a fool!" Jiraiya looked regretful. "Where are the others?"

"Sasuke-kun is doing something very important right now, and I won't let you disturb him."

"It seems that only my subordinates have seen the truth. Well, let me see how capable you are, this dead snake!"

After Jiraiya said this, he quickly formed seals with his hands, turned around and sprayed a huge fireball behind him.

"Fire Escape Fire Bomb!"

A huge fireball mixed with chakra oil instantly flooded the entire area.

The bushes were on fire, and there was a crackling sound of burning.

"I felt someone was following me before. Orochimaru, when did you start playing tricks like this?"

Orochimaru remained silent, and there was even a look of surprise on his usually calm face.Jiraiya instinctively felt something was wrong. He turned around and saw Naruto emerging from the flames and rolling on the ground.

"It's hot, it's hot!"

"Naruto, why are you here? Didn't I ask you to have a good rest in the town?"

"I...didn't I have a premonition that you were in danger and came to help?"

"Help? Are you here to cause trouble?"

Looking at Jiraiya who was furiously jumping on the spot and Naruto who was stunned, even the cold Lord Orochimaru couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

"Jiraiya, you really haven't changed at all."

"Clam?"

Orochimaru bit his finger and drew a blood line on his palm.

"It seems that what Sasuke-kun said is true. You are really a pair of idiot masters and disciples. This nine-tailed boy who only causes trouble is not even a bit worse than Sasuke-kun."

"I don't agree with what you said!"

Jiraiya pressed down the panicked Naruto, bit his thumb and turned to look at Orochimaru.

"Naruto is stupid, but he is a ninja recognized by Jiraiya, the great white-haired boy from Mount Myoboku!"

Hai-Wu-You-Shen-Wei, the art of channeling!

Jiraiya and Orochi used ninjutsu almost at the same moment. Two huge psychic beasts appeared from under their feet, pushing through the bushes and rocks to stand facing each other.The person on Jiraiya's side is the toad boss Bunta, and the person under Orochimaru's feet is naturally the snake whose head has turned into a dragon.

"Asshole Jiraiya, every time you call me out it's always troublesome, it's this smelly snake again!"

Gamabunta took a puff of his pipe, put his claws on the sword behind his back, and silently prepared for the Iai Slash.

"It's this kind of mess again! As per the old rules, remember to offer me a hundred living people as sacrifices later."

Wan She said arrogantly.As the leader of the psychic snake clan, Wan Snake would receive generous sacrifices every time he was channeled by Orochimaru. Especially during wars, he could also enjoy ninjas from hostile villages.But this time, Orochimaru disappointed him.

"Sorry Wan She, I can't give you the sacrifice."

"What! Be careful I eat you, Orochimaru!"

"This is what Sasuke-kun meant." Orochimaru stood with his arms folded, looking at Jiraiya opposite him calmly. "He doesn't allow me to offer sacrifices to the snake clan."

Upon hearing Sasuke's name, Wan She's body stiffened and his momentum immediately weakened.He couldn't help but recall what happened when Sasuke signed a contract with their snake clan.

"Since it's Master Sasuke's wish, there's nothing we can do about it, but I won't take care of you for a while."

"No problem, as long as you take care of that toad." Orochimaru said, his eye shadow gradually turning purple.

"Huh, I've been wanting to eat some game for a long time."

"Smelly snake, I've also wanted a snakeskin wallet for a long time!"

When Gamabunta heard Wan She's arrogant words, he naturally fought back according to his true nature as a ruffian.

"Luxury Immortal, how can you just admit that I'm stupid!"

Naruto puffed up his mouth in protest, and Jiraiya stared at Orochimaru without turning his head, and touched Naruto's head to comfort him.

"Listen Naruto, this is not a joke. The situation is very urgent and there is one thing only you can do."

"Only I can do it?" Naruto was eager to try.

"Don't be impulsive, calm down. Ninjas must learn to be patient."

Jiraiya said and threw the little toad to Naruto. The little toad quickly stood on Naruto's shoulder and did not let go.

"It's called Toad Xuan, and it can help you find Sasuke's traces." Jiraiya bit his finger again and began to form seals.

"Orochimaru is really serious this time. I won't be able to deal with him for a while. You see the right moment and leave the battlefield to find Sasuke, and then ask him about his relationship with the Akatsuki organization."

"Remember, Orochimaru will not let go. Even if I help you contain him, you only have one chance, so you must do your best!"